Journal of Food Processing & Technology

Ahlam B El Shikeri

Publications

• Short Communication
  Fruit and Vegetables Consumption among Children and Adolescents: Determinants of Consumption and Possible Solutions
  Author(s): Ahlam B El ShikeriAhlam B El Shikeri
  
  Nutritional health during childhood and adolescency is important for supporting the growing body and for preventing future health problems. Fruits and vegetables are important components of a healthy diet. Their consumption varies considerably among and within countries. Large proportions of children do not fulfill the World Health Organization recommendation of eating fruit and vegetables per day. Reduced fruit and vegetables’ consumption is linked to poor health, constipation and increased risk of non-communicable diseases including cancer. The dietary fibre available in the outer skin of these foods could help to lower blood pressure, and together with phytochemicals such as plant sterols, flavonoids and other antioxidants found in fruit and vegetables may be important in modulating cholesterol and other biological processes. In addition, obesity and overweight among this age.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7110.1000612

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